Uncle Wang is 59 years old this year, usually eats and sleeps well, and thinks he is physically tough. But a year ago, Uncle Wang often felt thirsty, and the frequency of going to the toilet became higher and higherType 2 diabetes,Only medication can be taken to control blood sugar.
After taking the medicine for a few months, once Uncle Wang went out on a trip and forgot to bring the medicine, which led to the suspension of the medicine for a week, but he did not feel any discomfort after coming back. Thinking that "it is a medicine with three points of poison", Uncle Wang thought that his body could bear itI simply stopped the medicine.
However, on this day, Uncle Wang was cooking at home, and suddenly a wave of dizziness struck, and he fainted directly to the ground and lost consciousness. Fortunately, his family was there and rushed him to the hospital, where he was finally diagnosedAcidosis due to ketone accumulationCyanosis has already appeared, and any delay could be life-threatening.
Uncle Wang's family was very happy, but they were puzzled: why did they almost lose their lives after stopping the medicine when they had no symptoms?
First, is the medicine three points poisonous? Can you not eat it?
The phrase "is the medicine is three parts poison" is very deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, so that many people have a natural sense of resistance to drugs, and are unwilling to take medicine unless necessary, which is especially common in patients with chronic diseases. But chronic disease is characteristicThe course of the disease is slow and the course of the disease is longAt first, it was silent, but it has been secretly harming people's health.
Many patients with chronic diseases think that they have no obvious symptoms of discomfort and do not need to take medicine. However, chronic diseases are not measured by symptoms, and can slowly damage the health of the body after the onset of the disease. By the time the battle line is stretched and the symptoms appear in the body, it is often already serious.
LikeHigh blood pressure,Usually you may be dizzy and dizzy if you don't take medicine, but you really wait until it happensMyocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, it is too late to rescue again, and the cost of follow-up ** is much higher than taking medicine.
Therefore, patients with chronic diseases who are unwilling to follow the doctor's instructions to take medicine can be said to be a small loss. Compared with the long-term poor control of the disease, there are *** chronic drugsBut the risk is at least manageableIt's important to have the right mindset about this.
In addition, some people will be superstitious about health care products while not taking medicine, thinking that health care products are safe and free of diseases. But! The relevant national standards do not allow health care products to use ** disease as a slogan, once it is found that there are health care products to promote the prevention and treatment of diseases, it means that it involves illegal publicity. And eating it for a long time may also cause additional burden on the body.
Chronic diseases are very common nowadays, and there is no need to be overly afraid or scared, and avoiding them has no effect. Actively cooperating with doctors to standardize ** is the "good medicine" to control the disease.
Second, don't step on any of the 3 misunderstandings of medication
Life is inevitably sick, and some people will take medicine according to their own ideas in order to save time and effort, but in fact, there are great safety risks.
Lu Liqing, pharmacist in charge of the clinical pharmacy department of the Southern Theater General HospitalReminder, the following 3 medication misunderstandings are still being made by many people.
1.Over-the-counter drugs are safe and can be taken casually
Whether it's prescription or over-the-counter medications, you need to be guided by your doctor before taking them. Clinically due to overdoseCompound cold medicines, laxatives, antacidsand other over-the-counter drugs cause serious health problems.
2.**The dose of the drug can be reduced to children
The first thing that needs to be emphasized is safety, and the first medication can not be blindly reduced to feed to children, and it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the drug instructions and make it clearUse with caution and disablematters, and then according to the doctor's prescription rational medication.
3.I can use medicine that others can use
Due to individual differences, the same drug may have completely different effects for different people, and may even damage the body.
For exampleAspirinIt can prevent cardiovascular diseases and prevent stroke. However, some elderly people will have black stools one month after taking it, which is due to stomach bleeding, which is also the most common adverse reaction of aspirin. Therefore, long-term use of medication should seek the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, and if necessary, it is necessary to undergo a check-up.
3. If you take these 6 kinds of medicines, you can't just stop
Many patients have a question, can I skip the medicine now that my condition is under control? If you want to "accept it when you see it", but in fact, it is not advisable to stop the medicine without authorization, especially these 6 kinds of medicines, don't stop it casually!
1.Asthma medications
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, and the long-term goal of management of this condition is to control symptoms so that patients can maintain normal activity levelsLung function tends to be normal. After diagnosis, it is necessary to adhere to the regular use of asthma control drugs to avoid discontinuation of the drug and lead to an asthma exacerbation, which is life-threatening.
2.Medications for coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is also a common chronic disease, and once diagnosed, patients need to take long-term medication to control it. Blind discontinuation of the drug has a high probability of causing itCondition**, rapid deterioration,In severe cases, sudden death can occur.
3.Antihypertensive medications
Blind discontinuation of medication in patients with high blood pressure will lead to excessive fluctuations in blood pressure, which is easy to causeRebound hypertension, secondary myocardial infarction, intracranial hemorrhageIt will have a great impact on life safety, and it is not possible to ignore blood pressure or even stop taking medication because there are no symptoms.
4.Hypoglycemic drugs
Diabetic patients must take medication regularly and quantitatively, and failure to take medication on time will lead to a wide range of blood sugar fluctuations, which will bring such a thing to the bodyKetoacidosis, hyperosmolar diabetic comaWait.
5.Anti-epileptic drugs
Anti-epileptic drugs also need to be taken for a long time, and blind stopping can lead to emotional agitation, insomnia, anxiety, convulsions, and seizures.
In general, discontinuation of the drug can be considered after 1 to 2 years of complete control of absence seizures, but this is oneTape down slowlyThe process requires the guidance of a doctor, and the drug cannot be stopped without authorization.
6.Antidepressants
Antidepressant medications are needed after they have taken effectContinue to take it for 4 to 6 monthsBlind discontinuation of the drug can lead to recurrence of the condition, causing withdrawal syndrome.
Daily medication must be carried out according to the doctor's instructions, and the medication should not be stopped without authorization after taking the medication for a period of time, especially for patients with chronic diseases, and the medication must be adjusted after consulting the doctor.
References: 1] "It's a medicine with three poisons, can you not eat it?" 》.Peking University Shenzhen Hospital 2022-01-04
2] "Nine Misunderstandings of Medication, Have You "Lying Down"? 》.Southern Theater General Hospital 2022-03-18
3] "Which drugs are being taken that cannot be stopped at will?" 》.Rational Use of Drugs in China 2022-05-08
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